Description
Shrimp and Creamed Corn blends tender shrimp with sweet, buttery corn for a dish that feels both cozy and fresh. Every spoonful delivers Southern-inspired flavor with effortless charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 lbs raw shrimp
Corn and Dairy Base:
- 1.5 cups corn kernels
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 4 oz feta cheese
Seasonings and Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 small limes
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Grab your 12-inch skillet and heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Sprinkle 1.5 lbs shrimp with 1 teaspoon chili powder and ¼ teaspoon salt, then cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn completely pink.
- Transfer shrimp to a plate and keep warm. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter and sauté ½ cup chopped onions for 3 minutes until softened.
- Add 5 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Mix 1 cup corn kernels and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika into the skillet, coating them thoroughly in the buttery mixture.
- Pour 1 cup half-and-half into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer at 180°F. Stir in 3 oz crumbled feta until completely melted.
- Squeeze juice from half a lime into the creamy sauce and gently return shrimp to the skillet, coating them evenly.
- Top the dish with remaining ½ cup corn, 1 oz extra feta, fresh cilantro, and optional lime slices for brightness.
Notes
- Check shrimp carefully to avoid overcooking, which can make them tough and rubbery.
- Use fresh corn when possible for the best flavor and texture in the creamed corn base.
- Consider swapping feta with goat cheese for a different tangy profile that works beautifully with seafood.
- For a low-carb version, replace corn with cauliflower and use heavy cream instead of half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 276 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg